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Thesis Q.
Why does conflict play such an essential role in defining the conscience of a society and its leaders? How do the different roles played by the leaders and followers affect conflict and therefore the conscience of the civilization?
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I think conflict plays an important role in the defining of a society's conscience because it brings up the opportunity for different options to be taken. We are given choices to make, and whether "good" or "bad," we choose a side and therefore define the conscience of our society as a whole. This is so because in order for people to define their needs and wants, it's necessary that they first be exposed to real alternatives. The position of the leader is to provide these and then mediate when people start taking sides.
another approach? eh
Conflict produces consciousness and therefore helps us define a society's conscience. We are forced to listen up, care, and take a stand - or not, which would be "taking a stand" as well. This is so because in order for people to define their needs and wants, it's necessary that they first be exposed to real alternatives. The position of the leader is to provide these, and then mediate when people start taking sides.
Is this clear enough? Does it make any sense? haha, or maybe it's too simple..
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So does the leader ultimately make the decision based on the people's thoughts? What happens when they don't? Everything you're saying pretty much makes sense, I might just be thinking about it in a different way...
i think im actually leaning more toward the idea that people ultimately have more power because leaders should be making the choice that the majority of the people want. and when this doesnt happen, arent they overthrown? totalitarian, communist regimes they all start out appealing to the common man, and when they deviate from the original plan and start oppressing people, they are eventually overthrown. right?
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